Anyone who doesn't think this is art clearly does not understand what art is. While it might not be your personal view of your preference in art it is still art. A cheaply made flintlock rifle is just as much of a rifle as a HTI Precision Heavy Caliber Bullpup, with an HTI Conversion Kit, 408CT.

Painting black over someone else's stuff is like comparing a dollar store whiffle bat to a fine sword